A special message for our members (and those who might like to be members)

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A special message for our members (and those who might like to be members)

Today we're sending out a message to our members encouraging them to renew their memberships for 2014 as part of our Kickstarter campaign. This post contains additional information in long form that we didn't think was appropriate to dump into our members' inboxes. If you're not a member,  you're welcome to check it out to see what we're up to. Our members get year-round invitations to advance screenings and other perks, as well as all-you-can-watch movies at the annual Festival in the Spring.

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Podcast: Crowdfunding with Sundance Institute's Joseph Beyer

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Podcast: Crowdfunding with Sundance Institute's Joseph Beyer

Episode #15, in which Chris Holland talks crowdfunding with Joseph Beyer, Director of Digital Initiatives for the Sundance Film Festival & Institute. As one of the founders of Sundance's Artist Services program, Beyer has worked with Kickstarter on the successful funding of more than 90 crowdfunding campaigns, raising more than 2.8 million dollars since 2011. Joe now faces his biggest challenge in his first personal crowdfunding campaign — and because of the nature of the project, he can't use Kickstarter as his platform. Tune in for an informative and personal look at the technical, strategic, and emotional aspects of fundraising online.

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Listen to This: Crowdfunding "Dickball"

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Listen to This: Crowdfunding "Dickball"

Charles Judson sits down with Steven K Greer and Keith Brooks, creators of the upcoming film "Dickball." Greer and Brooks are currently raising funds for the film via Kickstarter. ATLFF Artistic Director Charles Judson sat down with them to discuss the direct and indirect benefits of a crowdfunding campaign, celebrity Twitter encounters, and the power of kittens. And other things.

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A Story of a Phone Call, Blondie, and Why Jon and Brantly Watts are Homespun

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A Story of a Phone Call, Blondie, and Why Jon and Brantly Watts are Homespun

Kristy and I thought for a second, and while we did think a fest screening was an awesome idea, Homespun needed something to standout and to help it stand on its own. We batted around ideas of screening at The Plaza sometime in the fall, once they had the first three films done. The Plaza was a must include in the equation. It was important these films screen in the same venue AKA Blondie had. Its where that feeling of community felt strongest for all of us. If we're going to put the focus on local filmmakers and give people a chance to meet the subjects of Homespun in person, this is where the screening had to happen. 

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Podcast: Terrified of "Networking" At Film Festivals? Listen up.

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Podcast: Terrified of "Networking" At Film Festivals? Listen up.

Episode #14 of the Film Festival Secrets podcast, featuring ATLFF Artistic Director Charles Judson and Ops/Marketing Director Chris Holland. This time we talk about 3 essential tools for networking at a film festival: business cards (lots of 'em!), screeners, and postcards for your film. Learn the basics about what should be on them and when to offer them.

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